About Helen

With over thirty years of experience working with students in their transition from high school to college, Helen’s experience and understanding of the college admission process is both comprehensive and deep.  Her knowledge of colleges and universities throughout the nation is extensive. Helen meets students where they are and provides support and strategic assistance through the college search, application, and enrollment process.  Helen’s approach is developmental, with the highest priority being the care and support of each student and family.

Prior to founding her independent college counseling practice, Helen was Director of College Counseling at Moses Brown School and the Lincoln School, in Providence, RI.  She began her college counseling career at the Dana Hall School in Wellesley, MA, where she served as Director of College Counseling for seventeen years before relocating to Rhode Island.  Helen began her career in the admission office at Boston University and worked in the Tufts University admission office as well. Throughout her career, she has provided comprehensive college counseling to thousands of students with a broad array of interests, talents, academic abilities, and financial resources.

A graduate of Wheelock College (BS), Helen earned her Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.